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J16 CSG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 CSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,322 miles

Both rear arches corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate has a sticker on it, but not obscuring plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,572 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,335 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,201 miles

advise front screen chipped

Fail 15 Mar 2011 91,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front screen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,117 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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J16 CSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 CSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 CSG registered?

J16 CSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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